Propose — synonyms, definition

1. propose (Verb)

advise affirm aid aim anticipate arrange assist attempt bid blueprint bring forward bring up broach cast concoct consider contemplate declare oneself dedicate delineate • • •

propose (Verb) — Make a proposal, declare a plan for something. ex. "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

propose (Verb) — Present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.. ex. "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism" ex. "She proposed a new theory of relativity"

propose (Verb) — Have as a plan or objective. ex. "I propose to arrive at noon"

propose (Verb) — Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honour or position. ex. "The President proposed her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"

propose (Verb) — Ask (someone) to marry you. ex. "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"

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